So the state then replaces the empire as the fundamental unit of world affairs.

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Personal relationships are the fundamental unit of our society.

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Ms Webb said it was a "fundamental ripping out of the engine of Trident" and the unit would now exist in name only.

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These fundamental lessons include things like the profound loyalty troops have for the other men and women in their unit.

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